Bay Mountain Martial Arts
3719 Grand Ave, Oakland, Tara Hills,
I have trained at Bay Mountain Martial Arts since April 2007. Adrian???s approach to training differs from other instructors under whom I have studied in that he trains you to develop both your physical skill set and your knowledge base in the art of Wing Tsun. Unlike other instructors, he will take the time to explain the principles and the application of the skills he teaches. Adrian trains you to properly apply martial skills in real-life self-defense situations when you have exhausted all non-violent options. This is about being able to walk away with yourself intact and the criminal who attempted to assault you incapacitated on the ground, not flowery, 15-movement, high-kicking techniques, since a real street fight lasts only seconds just enough to either lose your life or preserve it. Adrian trains you so that you want to become more proficient in your skills because he wants you to continue learning. This is not a school where the senior students teach all the classes and the instructor watches the latest television programs in the lobby. The instructor and all students, from the instructor???s most senior pupil to the newest recruit, will touch hands and train together in an atmosphere of respect, with each student learning from one another no matter their skill level. This school is not about tournament point-sparring, mindless brawling or UFC/MMA-type fighting. There are plenty of other facilities deliriously happy to empty your wallet for that purpose alone. Leave the extended Shaw Brothers action sequences and high-wire camera trickery where they belong ??? on the movie screen. Do not come to this school expecting to train strictly form or to practice punching and kicking air endlessly. Do come to the school if you want to truly learn about an art that is alive and constantly evolving and how to properly apply its fighting principles from a most knowledgeable full-time instructor. I highly recommend the school.
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Yee's Martial Arts Academy
844 Willow Ave, Hercules, Tara Hills,
This martial art academy teaches students of all ages to learn Gung Fu, Judo, Lion Dancing and Tai Chi and was founded by Grandmaster John Yee. It is great fun and challenges you to learn more and well worth the time to improve your physical and mental health. I highly recommend this school to anyone, you will love it. www.yeesmartialarts.com
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Itto Martial Arts & Fitness
175 Old Epps Bridge Rd, Athens, Athens,
The previous review addresses Judo versus Yudo training, but does so incompletely. Judo is the style created by Jigoro Kano, and Yudo is the sanctioned version from the Korean government. Professor Lunsford has rank in both styles and teaches both styles at his dojo. Members can earn recognized rank in wither style. The uniqueness of Prof. Lunsford's dojo is that members can study and earn rank in a variety of styles and diciplines, not just become indoctrinated to one way of thinking. This has been proven effective by the popularity and success of the mixed martial arts events over the last 2 decades. I would suggest that anyone interested in learning martial arts do their research and decide what style or styles will suit them best then visit the schools they are considering and be sure they are a good fit. Just as I encourage you not to take the previous reviewer's word for it, don't take my word for it. Go out and find out for yourself. I do reccomend ITTO as an excellent school for my two cents worth.
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Laurel Art Center
322 Main St, Laurel, North Laurel,
A great little find, this art and frame shop has everything an artist needs, and then some. From the best brushes and papers to real artwork and prints, this is one of the many quirky shops on Laurel's historic Main Street. It's a dusty shop, which reminds me more of an old antique warehouse than an art store. I've had fun browsing the frames, artwork, children's books, music books, and art supplies for any activity from pastels to oils to watercolors. I'm not an art expert, or an artist. I just really like this little shop.
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American Academy-Martial Arts
9200 Md-108, #100, Columbia, North Laurel,
Our son has been at AAMA for over 11 years so that should tell you something. This is the best karate school you will ever find. The owners/instructors are excellent with all the students and it is obvious how much they love what they do. They treat all students with respect and kindness and in return the students learn these behaviors themselves. It is obvious how much the students enjoy the classes and love the instructors. Att AAMA you aren't just a student, you are family. We feel very blessed that we have found such a wonderful school.
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